ASPASA used the Institute of Quarrying Southern Africa (IQSA) annual conference held at the Elangeni Hotel, eThekwini, South Africa, on 11-12 April 2024 to present its annual Environmental Awards. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, auditor Anthony Bowen says the overall standard of environmental compliance has improved significantly in the industry. By Munesu Shoko.
Following high levels of compliance and implementation of practices and principles exhibited in the 2023 ISHE Audit, ASPASA members have once again demonstrated their commitment to the health and safety of employees and interested parties affected by their operations. By Munesu Shoko.
A year into her rein as director of ASPASA, Letisha van den Berg has covered extensive ground in the quest to give small-scale miners the much-needed voice. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, she unpacks some of the milestones achieved thus far, pressing matters of concern to the industry and key focus areas for the association this year. By Munesu Shoko.
Through strong partnerships and a committed workforce, KwaZulu-Natal-based Blurock Quarry has put itself at the forefront of environmental management. For its various outstanding initiatives, the quarry was named the 2022 Top Performer in the Independent Quarries category of ASPASA’s Environmental Audit. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, CEO Jeremy Hunter-Smith says the achievement is the culmination of years of constant effort and teamwork. By Munesu Shoko.